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His Heart Was Quiet

I was just re-reading some of my favourite quotes --I keep a notebook full of insightful, witty quotes from books and articles I've read over the years-- and one in particular jumped out at me. It is from the short-yet-amazing book titled The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho:

"SO HIS HEART WAS QUIET FOR AN ENTIRE AFTERNOON."

I can't help but smile and be simultaneously inspired when I think about someone, who, just to give you some context, had been asking very important questions of those around him. Questions that his soul was seeking to have answered.

And instead of ignoring those questions, which seems to be the easiest and most convenient option most of the time, he set out on a journey to ask them. For me, during a time of trying to figure out "where I'm going" in this life, I need to remember how vital the act of meditation can be.

I tend to get bogged down by future possibilities and researching ALL options (even the out-of-reach or unlikely ones) as much as possible. I get stuck in "Opportunity Cost" thinking, which basically makes me afraid to make a decision and move forward.

By quieting my heart and mind --and by saying a prayer for guidance-- I think I'll be in a much better place (emotionally, spiritually, even physically) to make decisions and make steps along my life's path.

Thoughts

I am on the verge of greatness, but I have no idea how to get there.
How do I choose from the endless amount of opportunities the world offers?

Florida Vacation

This week I'm in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. :) We're on a week vacation down here to enjoy the warm(er) weather and to take advantage of the American Thanksgiving holiday. Our condo is huge and right on the ocean, right beside the Marriott, where we have access to their restaurants, pools, and services. My dad's mother flew down from Toronto and is staying with us this week. And I've also been blessed to be able to spend some time with Josh, who lives two hours from here. We spent a few days hanging out, talking, and just having fun. No overanalysis of what we are/were/could be. Just two people who care for each other, are trying to find their path in life, and are at peace with whatever ends up happening.

Here are some pictures from this week.

^ complimentary cookie from Hilton Doubletree

(where we stayed in Orlando on the drive down)

^ a date with my never-ending reading project

(it's my first Austen and I'm not too impressed!)

^ delicious new Organic Sangria! I love this.

^ rooftop view of the beach.

^ the living room in our condo/apartment.

We have the entire 2nd floor!

^ breakfast nook, bright and sunny

^ coffee area and balcony

^ main foyer

^ beach bound with Dad, Randy, and Lin

^ Josh and I found this at a Publix

^ our location. It's amazing how far south we are!

^ at Ft. Myers beach with Josh's parents

^ sand castle competition going on!

 ^ an inside peek at some of the entries... the event closed at 5pm and we arrived at 5:05pm. :(

^ then we made FISH TACOS for dinner! yum.

I watched you sleeping quietly in my bed
You don't know this now but there's some things that need to be said.
And it's all that I can hear, It's more than I can bear.

What if I fall and hurt myself?
Would you know how to fix me
What if I went and lost myself?
Would you know where to find me
If I forgot who I am, 
Would you please remind me?
Cause without you things go hazy.